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Former Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov will return to the organization at Bellator 136, where he will face Tony Johnson. The finalized card was announced by Bellator via press release on Wednesday.

Max Griffin will defend his welterweight title against Chidi Njokuani at Tachi Palace Fights 23 on May 7.
Promotion officials revealed the matchup to Sherdog.com on Wednesday. TPF 23 will take place at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Leemore, California. The card will stream in its entirety on Sherdog.com.
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The mysterious "Phoenix Jones" -- or Ben Fodor, as he's known by day -- has signed a deal to compete in the World Series of Fighting. MMA Junkie/USA Today first reported the news on Wednesday. WSOF Vice President/matchmaker Ali Abdel-Aziz later confirmed the signing of the street avenger via his Twitter feed.

Fedor Emelianenko’s legacy as one of the greatest fighters in the history of MMA is cemented. He may well be the last fighter who was able to establish his greatness without ever setting foot in the UFC.
But his conservative take on women’s MMA could have an impact on the way Emelianenko (34-4) is thought of by a new generation of fans who didn’t see him dominate the heavyweight division during his days in PRIDE. Emelianenko ran roughshod on the heavyweight division from 2001-2009 with a 28-fight unbeaten streak.
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